by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University highly for biomedical engineering, coming in at #37 out of 170 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 37 of 170 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 3 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Biomedical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,340 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, biomedical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Vanderbilt University granted 51 bachelor’s completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 20 |
